Finance Specialist 80 - 100%

About the job

Mobility is a dynamic and forward-looking topic. At the Zurich Transport Network ZVV, we work on the future of public transport in the canton of Zurich, so that the population continues to benefit from an excellent range of trains, trams, buses and ships.

Are you highly interested in public transport and the associated financial and transport policy issues? Do you bring a strong networked and entrepreneurial mindset as well as enjoyment of complex systems and processes? Then we are looking for you as

Are you highly interested in public transport and the associated financial and transport policy issues? Do you bring a strong networked and entrepreneurial mindset as well as enjoyment of complex systems and processes? Then we are looking for you as

Finance Specialist (80 - 100%)

Your interesting area of responsibility:

• As an additional team member in the finance department, you take on the professional leadership of market-responsible transport companies in the ZVV in all financial matters.
• You negotiate budgets and review invoices, cost accounting and investments of the transport companies.
• You conclude financing, service and target agreements and monitor them.
• You prepare the consolidated financial planning of the ZVV.
• You draft and obtain resolutions from the responsible authorities (Transport Council, Government Council and Cantonal Council).
• You handle demanding business management and financial legal issues related to public transport.
• You analyse processes and controlling instruments and develop them in a structured way with a focus on digitalisation.
• You work in various regional and national committees and projects or take the lead.

What you bring with you:

• You have a business or economics education (university of applied sciences or university degree) and several years of qualified professional experience in controlling, auditing, finance or a related field.
• Ideally, you already have knowledge of the public transport financing system or a comparably complex industry (e.g. energy sector or healthcare).
• You work in a structured and reliable manner with high personal responsibility and a strong awareness of quality.
• As a team player, you enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, are assertive and strong in negotiations, and are experienced in dealing with different stakeholders.
• You have an interest in digital and efficient solutions, as well as the motivation to actively further develop processes.
• Your heart beats for a strong and economical public transport system.

What we offer you:

• An interesting and varied area of responsibility in a future-oriented, socially relevant environment.
• Lots of creative freedom and personal responsibility embedded in a helpful team.
• Free travel throughout Switzerland on public transport and discounts for your relatives.
• Market- and performance-based salaries, good social conditions, paid mobile phone and lunch vouchers.
• A central workplace at Oerlikon station with flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working.

Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the cantonal application platform. The position is to be filled by agreement. If you have any questions, Flavia Gfeller, Finance, will be happy to assist you at 043 257 48 14.